Marines in Vietnam Struggle With Helicopter Shortage
In Vietnam the U S Marines face a helicopter shortage while the Army has ample. Shortages delay relief forces and delay ammunition for operations near Route 9 at Binh Son. Marines, with about 220 helicopters, lack the airlift and resupply support enjoyed by Army units. Lt Gen Lewis Walt says more choppers are needed amid ongoing planning and budget considerations.
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DA Nang
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Binh Son
Route 9
U.S. Army
1St Cavalry
Leathernecks
Army
Marines
Lewis W. Walt
Last Day for Drought Feed Orders and 1967 Wheat Reporting
Tomorrow is the final day the ASCS office can issue feed corn or oats delivery orders under the Emergency Drought regulation. Delivery cannot occur after May 6 and all seeds must be used by May 15. The notice also warns no grazing or harvesting of diverted acreage from April 30 to November 1, 1967 and requires pasture seeding reports by May 1 1967. Wheat allotment producers must report harvested grain acres for 1967 to set future allotments. failure may reduce future wheat allotments.
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Berryville
ASCS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Committee Named in TB Campaign for Northern Virginia
A Public Health Service task force says Tuberculosis can be eradicated in the United States. Henry Lowery announces a Northern Virginia Tuberculosis Association committee with members from health welfare hospitals medical societies education and government. C F Schenck of Winchester is named chairman, promising full public support to wipe out TB.
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The
Public Health Service
United States
Henry Lowery
Northern Virginia Tubercullosis Association
Health Department
Welfare Departments
C. F. Schenck
Winchester
Northern Virginia Association
Schenck
Titan 3 Mission Near Launch From Cape Kennedy
Air Force prepared a Titan 3 rocket at Cape Kennedy to launch a five satellite payload. A leaking valve prompted replacement and extra checks to ensure no fuel fumes contaminate the payload before a tentative 5 01 a m EST Friday liftoff. The two new nuclear detection satellites join six previously orbiting to monitor the 1963 test ban treaty, while three other satellites study radiation and friction in space.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Neering
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Marine Corps
Winchester Evening Star
Titan 3
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Mrentas
Loudoun ST
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